Game Boy Pocket Teardown

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 11 Steps

Let’s crack open the Game Boy Pocket and see what’s ticking inside—from the shell to all those retro bits and pieces. Ready to dive in? Let’s get started!

Step 1

– Flip your Game Boy Pocket over and pop off the battery cover—plus the batteries, too.

– If you don’t have a battery cover, don’t sweat it—just carry on!

Step 2

– Grab your Y00 screwdriver and unscrew those 6 screws holding the back panel in place. Keep it steady and remove them carefully to keep everything organized. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 3

– Pop off the back cover. Give it a little nudge, and it should come off with ease.

Step 4

– Time to take off those screws! Use a JIS000 screwdriver to remove the four screws holding the cartridge panel in place.

– Now that the screws are out, gently pry the cartridge panel off.

Step 5

– Grab your trusty JIS00 screwdriver and unscrew the 3 screws on the motherboard. Take your time, you’re doing great!

Step 6

– Gently press down both of the locking pins holding the screen’s ribbon cable in place, using your trusty spudger.

Step 7

Handle the ribbon cable gently—no scratches or snap attacks!

– Grab a plastic tweezer and gently lift the ribbon cable out of its socket. Easy does it!

Step 8

– Take out the motherboard and set it aside like the VIP it is.

Step 9

– Peel off the button covers.

– Pop out the buttons.

Step 10

Handle with care – we don’t want any cracks in that beautiful display!

– Carefully pry the display away with a spudger, gently working around the edges to loosen it up.

Step 11

– All set! Now, let’s walk through the repair process step by step. If at any point you need a hand, remember you can always schedule a repair. Keep your workspace organized, follow each step carefully, and you’ll have your device back in action in no time. Ready to get started? Let’s do this.